
The hosts of Now Playing Podcast dive deep into every franchise from Bond, DC and Marvel to Mad Max, Andromeda Strain to Wolverine, breaking down each film with sharp insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and a lot of humor. If a movie has a sequel (or three), we’ve probably reviewed it with real research, real opinions, and zero patience for bad movies.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1188 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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Probably one of my favorite podcast I’ve been listening to for the past three years great podcast I haven’t been able to do the donation drives but I will one day I don’t know what else to say really but these guys are really funny and enjoyable to listen to even if you haven’t seen the movie they are discussing strong recommend.
Show is pretty entertaining but their opinions as movie experts is insane. They like the turd known as Freddy vs. Jason. Elm St remake is good. Batman Begins isn’t good. Adrien Brody isn’t a good lead actor, etc. Fools.
Good podcast with interesting people and thoughts. All except Marjorie, she is abrasive to my ears and brain.
Awesome
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A deep-dive film discussion show that covers a wide range of cinema, from franchise installments to standalone classics, with thorough analysis, behind-the-scenes context, and lively humor. Episodes blend thoughtful critique, comparisons to source material, production notes, and guest perspectives, often weighing performance, direction, and cultural impact. A notable strength is the long-running, conversational format that mixes spoiler-light takes with deep dives, plus the occasional interview or trivia segment. The show tends to attract listeners who enjoy long-form movie conversations, strong opinions, and a sense of camaraderie among hosts who've built a decades-long listening community.
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